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Recent articles about Chris Wilcoxen-usChris Wilcox still unsigned, unlikely to return to Boston despite his interestFrom the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn in his "Sunday Basketball Notes" column:
"Also on the market is former Celtic Chris Wilcox, who said he would like to return to Boston, but that’s highly unlikely with the new regime. Wilcox said that recovering from aorta surgery affected him last season and he promised to be in better shape this season."
The Celtics already have the full 15 players on the roster, are roughly $13 million over the salary cap, and are currently hovering just above the luxury tax threshold as well. Not to mention there's a surplus at the PF/C position, seven able bodies by my count. Unless some other things happen first, there's no room for the C's to add Wilcox.
Part of me would love to see the former Maryland Terrapin back in green though. When healthy there were brief moments over the past two seasons when Wilcox appeared to be the most efficient offensive center on the roster. He was the only big man who seemed well adept at running the floor with Rajon Rondo;27 Aug 2013 00:45:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/chris_wilcox_still_unsigned_unlikely_to_return_to_boston_despite_his_interest/s1_7933_14386565
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/chris_wilcox_still_unsigned_unlikely_to_return_to_boston_despite_his_interest/s1_7933_14386565Chris Wilcox still unsigned, unlikely to return to Boston despite his interesthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/chris_wilcox_still_unsigned_unlikely_to_return_to_boston_despite_his_interest/s1_7933_14386565http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/4/c4b1129bc51c95a6c503588f311c823dc930e5fd/top_story/6783448.jpgWilcox fined $25,000 for obscene gestureThe NBA has announced a $25,000 fine for Chris Wilcox “for making an obscene gesture directed toward fans during a game.”
While the league didn’t say what the specific incident was… I’m pretty sure this is what did it:
Kiss cam ends with Chris Wilcox flipping off the camera man when he and Jared Sullinger put on board.
— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) December 8, 2012
Yeah… flip off 20,000 people on the road… you’ll get popped by the league. To be fair, I’m pretty sure the bird wasn’t directed at the fans. I’m pretty sure it was directed at the one guy with a camera on his shoulder. And $25k is a steep fine for a guy making the veteran minimum. It’s not like he’s KG, who probably had $25k in the change tray of his Range Rover.
Oh well… Maybe KG will treat Wilcox to something worth $25k to make up for it.09 Dec 2012 18:25:57 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/wilcox_fined_25000_for_obscene_gesture/s1_3077_12399832
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/wilcox_fined_25000_for_obscene_gesture/s1_3077_12399832Wilcox fined $25,000 for obscene gesturehttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/wilcox_fined_25000_for_obscene_gesture/s1_3077_12399832http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngYour Morning Dump… Where Chris Wilcox is a difference maker Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
Let’s bottom line it: When Sullinger and Bass have shared the floor this season, the Celtics are minus-39.2 points per 48 minutes. The Wilcox-Bass (+13.2 points per 48), Wilcox-Green (+16.6) and Wilcox-Sullinger (+69.7) pairings all are decidedly better in a small early-season sample.
Now, part of the success of the Wilcox lineups has been his own inspired play over the past three games. It’s imperative that Wilcox maintain his intensity and production as his minutes begin to stretch out. But, at least for now, Wilcox is Boston’s best option as part of the early sub lineup.
ESPN Boston: C’s searching for early sub lineup
Wilcox has made an immediate impact on this team. And he’s doing it with one simple thing: effort.
And that’s not to say the other guys aren’t giving an effort. What I am saying, though, is that Wilcox’s 12 Nov 2012 10:19:31 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/your_morning_dump_where_chris_wilcox_is_a_difference_maker/s1_3077_12188497
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/your_morning_dump_where_chris_wilcox_is_a_difference_maker/s1_3077_12188497Your Morning Dump… Where Chris Wilcox is a difference makerhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/your_morning_dump_where_chris_wilcox_is_a_difference_maker/s1_3077_12188497http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngHere came Chris Wilcox to save the nightChris Wilcox returned last night, and boy what a return it was. I know one expects a loaded stat sheet after such a sentence, yet Wilcox's impact was not measurable that way. After all, 6 points and 2 rebounds and 1 block would hardly give your fantasy team a push. Yet he did that in 221 seconds. Yep, you read it right. Below you'll find a text-based proof of his impact.
Yes, for about 2 minutes, he did everything.
How impressive was this performance? Well, just ask Doc:
I thought Chris Wilcox saved the game for us, singlehandedly, with his effort," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "And I thought it was obvious. He didn't do anything but played hard and played with great effort.
Source: ESPN Boston
Celtics team have had many issues so far, yet two big ones are the hole that forms in the middle when Garnett leaves the court and the lack of aggressiveness that they have for about 75% of the time every game. However, Wilcox showed us (and the team, hopefully) that it is easy to address 08 Nov 2012 13:34:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/here_came_chris_wilcox_to_save_the_night/s1_7933_12161233
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/here_came_chris_wilcox_to_save_the_night/s1_7933_12161233Here came Chris Wilcox to save the nighthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/here_came_chris_wilcox_to_save_the_night/s1_7933_12161233http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngDarko and Wilcox return to practice, Barbosa debutsChris Wilcox and Darko returned to practice today, per Celtics PR
— Paul Flannery (@Pflanns) October 24, 2012
Good news as the C's get a couple of big bodies back at practice with just six days remaining before tip-off.
Wilcox did not appear in a pre-season game after straining his back on September 29th (the first day of practice). He has not appeared in an NBA game since March 7th after undergoing surgery to correct an aortic irregularity in his heart.
Darko Milicic also returned for the Green after missing Sunday's game with a sore wrist. Darko called himself "100 percent" healthy and ready to start the season.
Both guys will serve as valuable depth for the C's, Wilcox at both PF and Center, Milicic at Center. For those looking forward to how these guys may fit into the match-up with Miami, here are their numbers against the Heat in the Lebron era (since 2010):
Wilcox: 5 games, 15.2 Minutes per game, 5.2 PPG, 4.6 RPG
Milicic: 3 games, 14.0 MPG, 1.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.0 BPG
Small 24 Oct 2012 17:44:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/darko_and_wilcox_return_to_practice_barbosa_debuts/s1_7933_12047650
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/darko_and_wilcox_return_to_practice_barbosa_debuts/s1_7933_12047650Darko and Wilcox return to practice, Barbosa debutshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/darko_and_wilcox_return_to_practice_barbosa_debuts/s1_7933_12047650http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngCeltics forward Chris Wilcox talks resigning with Boston, 2012-2013 season, and more!Boston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox joined CLNS Radio last night to discuss a wide variety of topics relating to his heart surgery, resigning with the Celtics, and the upcoming NBA season. Wilcox joined the show for roughly 25 minutes and took two calls from Celtics fans. Chris had some great things to say about the [...]21 Aug 2012 21:25:58 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/celtics_forward_chris_wilcox_talks_resigning_with_boston_2012_2013_season_and_more/s1_8567_11516269
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/celtics_forward_chris_wilcox_talks_resigning_with_boston_2012_2013_season_and_more/s1_8567_11516269Celtics forward Chris Wilcox talks resigning with Boston, 2012-2013 season, and more!http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/celtics_forward_chris_wilcox_talks_resigning_with_boston_2012_2013_season_and_more/s1_8567_11516269http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngYour Morning Dump… Where Chris Wilcox nearly killed himself watching the C’s
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
“My wife kept telling me, ‘You need to calm down, you need to calm down.’ Because I’m in front of the TV every night watching the game, you know?” explained Wilcox with a smile, knowing he undoubtedly tested the limits of his repaired heart.
“It was a great recovery for me because I got to see my team doing good while I wasn’t around. But you get those games where you’re like, ‘Man, I could have helped. I could have did this, I could have did that.’ But at the end of the day, it’s all a blessing that I’m here in this situation that I am now. Hopefully I can pick up where I left off and kind of clean up some of the things that I didn’t do last season.”
ESPN Boston: Wilcox eager to make up for lost time
The last thing heart patient should have been watching last year was the Celtics…. especially if you are a big who can 16 Jul 2012 09:31:52 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/your_morning_dump_where_chris_wilcox_nearly_killed_himself_watching_the_cs/s1_3077_11228773
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/your_morning_dump_where_chris_wilcox_nearly_killed_himself_watching_the_cs/s1_3077_11228773Your Morning Dump… Where Chris Wilcox nearly killed himself watching the C’shttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/your_morning_dump_where_chris_wilcox_nearly_killed_himself_watching_the_cs/s1_3077_11228773http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngReport: Chris Wilcox to re-sign for veteran minimum
Via the Boston Herald:
The Celtics have solved at least part of their frontcourt problem by turning to a familiar player.
A team source confirmed today that Chris Wilcox, who had surgery to correct an enlarged aorta last February, has agreed to what is believed to be a veteran’s minimum contract.
Wilcox, who was cleared for full contact and basketball activity just over a week ago, is expected to be ready for training camp in late September.
“I’m just trying to get healthy right now,” he said last week. “Right now I’m just trying to get my wind back.”
At the time of his diagnosis, which ended his season, Wilcox had developed a nice flow. Of all the Celtics big men, he had become the most adept at running the floor with Rajon Rondo, and was also one of their best rebounders and interior defenders. He was one of the best big men in the lineup at defending centers.
Nice move. Really like what I saw from Wilcox last season.
Sure beats re-signing Jermaine O’Neal. Did you hear the Lakers are 13 Jul 2012 16:01:10 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_chris_wilcox_to_re_sign_for_veteran_minimum/s1_3077_11215348
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_chris_wilcox_to_re_sign_for_veteran_minimum/s1_3077_11215348Report: Chris Wilcox to re-sign for veteran minimumhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_chris_wilcox_to_re_sign_for_veteran_minimum/s1_3077_11215348http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngChris Wilcox cleared for contactSome excellent news for Chris Wilcox and Celtics fans: the Boston forward has been cleared for “full court contact”. The good news was reported early this afternoon by NBA.com’s David Aldridge. Celtics’ fans remember that the roster was hit with not one, but two cardiac related injuries last year, as both Wilcox and teammate Jeff Green were shut down. Wilcox has been working out in North Carolina recently, “lifting weights and doing cardio..” according to Aldridge. He averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds in 28 games for Boston last year. He seemed to fit in well, and I personally would love to see him back in Boston.
02 Jul 2012 21:00:56 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/chris_wilcox_cleared_for_contact/s1_3077_11140136
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/chris_wilcox_cleared_for_contact/s1_3077_11140136Chris Wilcox cleared for contacthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/chris_wilcox_cleared_for_contact/s1_3077_11140136http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngChris Wilcox wants to come back to BostonJessica Camerato, CSNNE
The Celtics waived Wilcox in March, clearing a roster space to add big man Ryan Hollins. Even though he is no longer officially on the team, Wilcox flew from his home in North Carolina to attend the Celtics regular season finale against the Milwaukee Bucks. He plans to join the team during the playoffs in Atlanta against the Hawks, and hopes to be with them again next season.
“I want to finish what I’ve started here,” he said. “I thought this was a great opportunity for me and things were working out well, and I went to the doctor to get a check up and things just changed.”
Wilcox looked great in the beginning of the year, catching plenty of alley-oops from Rondo and playing solid defense. Wilcox's heart condition was scary but the good news is he is recovering well and ahead of schedule.
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